German Model 1937 Luftwaffe Officer Artificial Damascus Dagger by Peter Daniel Krebs-An aluminum hilt mounts appear to be similar to the style shown in Thomas T Wittmann’s Luftwaffe refence Book on page 189 left, that are used by a Robert Klaas. The Klaas firm did not make their own mounts, so most likely these mounts are generic, which is what we would expect to see on a piece that was produced by Peter Dan Krebs. The pommel has good detail to the oak leaves that surround the swastikas on both sides. These oak leaves have hand enhancements, and good pebbling in the plain areas. The cross guard features a fine, Luftwaffe eagle flying to the left, clutching a mobile swastika in his talons. The detail to the bird's head and breast area is still excellent. The pebbled pattern on the reverse of the scabbard is also in good condition, showing little wear. The ferrule is the same as the piece on page 189 of same reference. The grip is a wartime white example, which is the style that has a carved wood base internally. This grip is in excellent condition, tightly wrapped with twisted, silver wire. The scabbard appears to be a generic style, similar to the example shown on page 78 of same reference, far right. This scabbard is nice and straight throughout, and has excellent finished surfaces, with a couple of extremely small lifts on the left edge, below the lower carrying band. The bands have good detail to the oak leaves positioned on 45 degree angles around the circumference. The throat is retained by two headless, flush mount screws, one on each side. The blade, though, is where it's at on this piece. The blade is an artificially etched example, which is done in the pattern of "small roses". The blade is in fine condition throughout, with no flaws or problems. The reverse ricasso is etched with a shield device, having a lobster inside. The lobster is well detailed, with its two claws sticking upward. Around the shield is the firm's name and location, "PET. DAN KREBS/ SOLINGEN". The original black leather blade buffer is in place. A fine opportunity to acquire a rarely seen artificial Damascus blade produced by a known manufacturer of these examples!
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